Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.social(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Holyrood's richest MSPs who want £900 million worth of tax cuts These are the wealthiest MSPs currently elected to Holyrood and all 5 want tax cuts worth millions 👇 23332
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialpara-handy.bsky.social @para-handy.bsky.social · 10/10/2026The UK Government MOD 'UK Nuclear Submarine Dismantling Project' a world first ( wonder why? ) It's extraordinarily hazardous to extract the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) intact from the submarine's hull without cutting up the reactor insitu or burying the entire middle section of the submarine. 1/ 13625
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialThe SNP @snp.org · 01/10/2026Andy Burnham's "National Care Service" turns out to be Free Personal Care in England. Inspired by a policy already delivered in Scotland by the SNP. 12172107
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just a reminder Manifesto's have no legal meaning in the UK. The Government doesn't have to do anything in them, it can do anything it likes that isn't in them. Manifesto's aren't even recognised as legally existing by the law. 104515
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Super-rich UK energy/food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crises Working-class face soaring prices, worsening climate impacts. Billionaires owning food/energy companies profit from hardship The same class funds political parties, uses tax havens, preaches low wages to workers.theguardian.comSuper-rich UK energy and food magnates’ wealth skyrockets amid global crisesAnalysis has shown the costs of daily essentials soaring in recent years, thanks in part to climate shocks, wars and geopolitical tensions 13359182
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026UK law firm partners collect record pay, up to £2.5m per equity partner. Partners treated as self-employed. Firms don't pay employer national insurance (ENI) on profit taken by partners. £150k ENI dodged for every £1m profit shared. Public purse deprived. Must end this tax perk. archive.ph/vJCIjft.comTop UK law firm partners take home record paySpate of listings in Hong Kong boosted IPO work and related transactions 7210116
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 30/09/2026He just talks and talks, nothing will change. 020
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialBremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 29/09/2026Around 3 million Spanish households can relax a little as they look ahead to October's bill. This Tuesday, the government approved a cap on the rise in the regulated gas tariff and the price of butane gas cylinders to prevent a further increase in energy bills. www.surinenglish.com/spain/govern...surinenglish.comSpain's government to cap gas and butane prices to prevent energy bills from rising even further | Sur in EnglishCabinet will cap the increase in the Tur tariff at 15% and the price of a gas cylinder may not exceed 19.55 euros 074
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 29/09/2026When will he set it right, though? After 2030 ? 10 years, maybe ? It's just words. 010
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialweegingerdug @weegingerdug.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Most of Burnham's promises were for policies to be introduced after the next GE, the national care service, reform of the voting system, closer ties with the EU, all put off until after the next GE - political code for ‘never’. It was a very traditional Labour speech, the jam is always tomorrow. 1111363
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Why ending the triple lock? It's one of the worst pensions in Europe. We're only talking about £12500 per annum. Let's look at the billionaires. Why not a wealth tax, for instance? 250
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It's only words. There will be no consequences. 010
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialFi 🏴 Independence For Scotland! 🏴 @asenathmagic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I feel like I’m going insane sometimes. Burnham talking about tough conversations & implying we all need to pay more, while the super wealthy pay single digit tax, is bewildering. We’re already worse off in real terms than 10 years ago, but sure, ask us to pay even more. 😒 1185
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialOliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"This explains why most MPs don't have a clue about what it is like for The Working Class, for normal people who are living and struggling in the real world ....." via Angel Stroyan 68242
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialWullie @wullieforindy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026@chrisbryant1962.bsky.social You have the authority to intervene. But this is the British state,s reaction to the Celtic alliance, when your Union feels threatened the tactic of divide and conquer is used. Whatever happens today is on you 32614
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Interest on Reserves: The £100bn UK Bank Subsidy You Fund. Banks making £50bn profits a year receive subsidies, long ended by the EU. UK Treasury will payout over £150bn over a five-year period from 2023 to 2028. No justification for handling billions to banks. End bank subsidies, help people.babelfish.newsInterest on Reserves: The £100bn UK Bank Subsidy You FundThe Bank of England has paid commercial banks £100bn in interest on reserves in three years. The EU stopped doing it in 2023 – Dale Vince says Britain must too. 9392206
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Around 40% of the world's dirty money, proceeds of corruption and crime, is laundered through the UK, its Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. Successive govts promise new laws and enforcement but they make little impact. Why do govts continue to fail? Watch the Minister's reply. 19307152
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialOctopus Energy @octopus.energy · 22/09/2026"Standing charges are out of control. 📢" They're the most talked-about topic in energy bills and most countries have them too, with lower bills than ours. The gap isn’t inevitable, and it can’t really be solved by moving costs around. 4263
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Remember quantitative easing. Bank of England created £895bn, bought gilts/bonds, City speculators profited. Govt could keep them, save interest/redemption costs. NO. It is selling them at £120bn loss, pushing up interest rates. Adding about £47bn to govt debt by 2031, the City profits.theguardian.comBank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costsEconomists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds 10166100
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialAn Angry Scot @anangryscot.murrayfamily.uk · 14/09/2026Here's the plan for the upgrade of the UK grid. Notice anything? All international connectors are in England, but the plan is just to provide new connectors from Scotland to England allowing Scotland's excess power to still be sold int'ly via the English middleman. We need our own int'l links! 023
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialEveryDoctor @everydoctor.org.uk · 08/09/2026Private equity is turning long NHS waiting lists into private profit. Our new investigation revealed that 81 NHS trusts paid nearly £300M to private equity-backed firms, using NHS staff inside NHS hospitals to make millions. Read our full report: everydoctor.org.uk/reports/prof... 23032
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialDr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The only people who benefit from NHS privatisation are the private company shareholders. It’s that simple. 712041
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It's the 21st century. We shouldn't have to feel grateful for getting 1 hour free electricity. 010
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialCharles Barr @charlesbarr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Media are on a campaign to run down Glasgow and Scotland. securityjournaluk.com/most-dangero... 26464
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/08/2026UK MPs accepted £400,000 of hospitality to concerts, sports, other events. Donors get access, buy influence. Despite £98,599 pay+exps, too many MPs have 2nd jobs, neglect duty to the people, obey paymasters. Parties also for sale. All part of political corruption, and poor state of the country.theguardian.comMPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitalityMPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards 45505230
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.social Tractor Boy🚜 #FBPE 🇪🇺 🇵🇸🇺🇦 @tommoitfc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Important no one is allowed to forget the misery and damage Thatcher inflicted on our country and continues to blight generations to this day… 12817
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Well done to John Swinney and the Scottish Government for negotiating this deal. 010
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Wouldn't it be better if they put people with actual job experience into these roles ? 010
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialDeclassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 14/07/2026👉 'Huge' cost of aircraft carriers meant 'less scope' for funding health and education by @markcurtis30.bsky.social “Vulnerable” aircraft carriers are about Britain “counting for something in the world” and being an “effective ally” of the US, files show www.declassifieduk.org/huge-cost-of...declassifieduk.org‘Huge’ cost of aircraft carriers meant ‘less scope’ for funding health and education“Vulnerable” aircraft carriers are about Britain “counting for something in the world” and being an “effective ally” of the US, declassified files show 87948
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialpatthepublican2 @patthepublican2.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Housing benefits, that go directly to the UK's landlords, will cost £37.3 billion this year. Why does the government not build the homes and let local councils collect the rent ensuring a recurring income for them and removing profiteering. Oh I forgot Thatcherite neoliberalism that's why 15121
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.social(Wee G ) Wake Up Scotland @chaillich.bsky.social · 12/07/2026The UK Government allocated all 29 commercial bluefin tuna licences available to English-registered vessels, leaving Scottish applicants with zero 👇 46356
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialDr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Where’s the money? Can we afford the NHS? In this eye-opening episode, former bond trader Vince Gomez joins the conversation to reveal the true mechanics of government spending, debunking myths about national debt & the real power of money creation @keepournhspublic.bsky.social @thedauk.bsky.social 43421
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialJames FBSI 🐸🏴🇵🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇺 (Fanatic) @toplandscaper.eurosky.social · 08/06/2026Here's Murdo telling everyone how much he loves to continue selling out Scotland It's not about what Scotland gains It's about what England loses 053
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialMaureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Scottish taxpayers to pay more than £300 million to share cost of Lower Thames Crossing and IFS doubts we’ll get anything for it through Barnett formula talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/06/08/s...talkingupscotlandtwo.comScottish taxpayers to pay more than £300 million to share cost of Lower Thames Crossing and IFS doubts we’ll get anything for it through Barnett formulaIn the Guardian today: Ministers have earmarked more than £170m extra to help build the Lower Thames Crossing road tunnel, fuelling concerns over the “spiralling” costs of one of the UK’s larg… 01823
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialShannon Mattern @shannonmattern.bsky.social · 08/06/2026“To make things worse we are being asked to focus on the least sick patients to try and marginally improve headline statistics, rather than on those who need our services the most.” 01811
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialKevin 🏴🇪🇺💚 #VoteGreen @kevbro1969.bsky.social · 08/06/2026The #BBC. Once everyone's go to source for trusted news, is now just a clusterfuck of tabloid style 'journalism' & a propaganda mouthpiece for the #right & #FarRight. And we're paying £180 a year for this privilege, whilst #Labour & #Ofcom happily allow us all to be lied to. #BBCBias #MediaBias 3145
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Are you still taking "donations" from companies linked to private health care , Gregor ? 010
Reposted by @dawn609.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Reform are advertising for a job in Wales to: “Produce fast-turnaround reactive clips responding to Scottish political developments and media moments.” open.substack.com/pub/willhayw...open.substack.com"We are not very good in Wales at being efficient”"We are not very good in Wales at being efficient” 12010
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 30/05/2026That won't happen. Too much money to be made and not for us. 120
dawn609.bsky.social @dawn609.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Great! When will we see our bills coming down ? 2180
